How to Pronounce "spicy"
word
/ˈspaɪsi/
SPY-see
/spˈaɪsi/
SPY-see
Definition
Describes food that has a strong, hot taste because of added spices or chili. Can also mean having a lot of different spices, not just hot.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈspaɪsi/
British English
/spˈaɪsi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPY-see
UK
SPY-see
Listen in Context
This soup is very spicy.
I don't like spicy food.
Is the sauce spicy?
I'm not used to eating really spicy dishes, but I'm willing to try.